The Mode Property provides information, how the throughput of the feeder is controlled.
Table 4 – FeedingModeEnumeration Definition
|
Name |
Value |
Description |
|
ONLY_CONVEYING |
0 |
The throughput is not controlled. The feeder only transports the material (e.g. by screw, conveyor belt) or the material is only falling through a feed opening |
|
OTHER |
1 |
Throughput is controlled, but in another mode than these below |
|
GRAVIMETRIC |
2 |
The throughput is controlled by a gravimetric dosing system. |
|
VOLUMETRIC |
3 |
The throughput is controlled by a volumetric dosing system. |
|
LIQUID |
4 |
The throughput of liquid material is controlled by a pump. |
|
BATCH |
5 |
The throughput is controlled by a batch dosing system. Note In this case, each material has an own feeder although there is only one physical system. |